I have very dry skin, and I was never able to put lotion on my back.I bought one of those in Germany, roughly ten years ago. Mine is a "made in Germany" one, but it's the exact same one. It is wonderful! After roughly ten years it still works perfectly. Every now and then I take it apart and wash it. Quick and easy. I use lotion that is a little less thick than my regular lotion, makes it easier to use, but any lotion works really.I highly recommend these!